A great option for outdoor grilling is this Quinoa Black Bean Burger!
I like that it can be dressed up just like a regular beef burger too!
Quinoa Black Bean Burger
This vegetarian burger comes just in time for warm weather grilling.
However, you could easily make grill this indoors using an indoor grill as well.
This recipe is a lot like my Vegan Black Bean Burger recipe.
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Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
That burger recipe features black beans along with avocado and other vegetables.
This recipe features quinoa in addition to black beans and comes with the option for using an egg as a binder.
If you are like me, you may have wondering is black bean burger healthy.
I will start by saying, what is in my opinion and based upon what many experts are saying.
Just eating a black bean burger instead of a regular all beef burger can be a good thing.
Eating black bean can be beneficial according to the experts.
First of all, black beans are a great source of fiber.
Also, eating black beans has been linked to cancer prevention properties thanks to their antioxidants.
For anyone who is asking is Quinoa better for you than rice, here are some facts that you may want to know about.
Quinoa is popular in plant based diets for good reasons. This is because quinoa is a good source of protein as well as potassium and fiber.
I like to use already prepared quinoa in a recipe such as this one.
I like that someone has already done the hard work for me by preparing it. Also, the kind that I buy comes in individual packets which means that I can use just what I need rather than wasting excess.
Tips Quinoa Black Bean Burger
I just mentioned that you can used already prepared quinoa in this recipe for quinoa black bean burgers.
You can find prepared and regular quinoa easily online.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- This recipe calls for bread crumbs. Since this is a Mediterranean diet influenced site, this ingredients call for whole wheat bread crumbs, which you can find here.
- Drying the beans out before adding them to the recipe will help keep the burgers hold their shape better. To dry beans out simply rinse and dry them. Then place them on to a baking sheet in an even layer at 375 for about eight minutes or until they appear to start splitting.
- This recipe also calls for an egg as a binder to hold the other ingredients together. You can make this a vegan burger recipe by subbing in ½ of an avocado mashed or an egg replacement that can be used in a recipe such as this one.
Here is how to keep your veggie burger from falling apart.
It is not uncommon for a beef burger alternative to not fully be able to hold together like a beef burger can.
However, mushy quinoa and bean burgers can be minimized or avoided.
Here is how to avoid your quinoa and black bean burgers turning into mush.
I have already mentioned the importance of using binders such as eggs, avocados, whole wheat bread crumbs and quinoa. Also mentioned is drying out your black beans before adding them to the recipe. Another idea is to form your patties and then refrigerate them for a half hour before cooking them.
Here is how to serve up a vegan quinoa black bean burger.
You can serve your quinoa black bean burgers just like you would serve any other burger.
That means on a bun, with some veggies, and maybe with a bit of mustard or sauce on top.
I usually just cut mine up and toss them into my salad though. 🙂
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Serve this burger with some Amazing Vegan Cashew Queso.
- Carrot and Red Cabbage Coleslaw.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Quinoa Black Bean Burger
Quinoa Black Bean Burger
As mentioned, you can used already prepared quinoa in this recipe for quinoa black bean burgers.
You can find prepared and regular quinoa easily online.
This recipe also calls for an egg or other suitable binder to hold the ingredients together.
I have already mentioned the importance of using binders such as eggs, avocados, whole wheat bread crumbs and quinoa. Also mentioned is drying out your black beans before adding them to the recipe. Another idea is to form your patties and then refrigerate them for a half hour before cooking them.
This ingredients needed for this Quinoa Black Bean Burger recipe.
- Black Beans- 1 (15 ounce) can. Please rinse and drain your beans. Then place them on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and allow them to dry out if possible.
- Quinoa- â…“ cup cooked. You can get away with using already prepare quinoa for this recipe if needed.
- Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs– ½ cup seasoned if possible. Can sub in regular bread crumbs or rolled oats.
- Egg- 1. You can make this a vegan burger recipe by subbing in ½ of an avocado mashed or an egg replacement that can be used in a recipe such as this one.
- Onion- ÂĽ cup chopped.
- Garlic- 1 -2 cloves minced or chopped.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Salt, chili powder, Ground Cumin, and/or Pepper. 2-3 teaspoons total should be enough.
- Optional -spinach, kale, mushrooms,or similar veggies as desired. ÂĽ cup. If you decide to add more you may need to adjust your other ingredients as needed.
Howto make this Quinoa Black Bean Burger recipe.
- Rinse and drain your black beans and allow them to somewhat dry out while you work. Also, cook your quinoa as directed on the package if you are not using already prepared quinoa.
- Transfer your black beans to a large bowl. Use a masher or for to mash the beans until they are somewhat paste-like.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and work the mixture together as you would when making a meatloaf or regular burgers. I find that using my hands to combine the ingredients works best.
- You should be able to form 4-6 burgers. I like to place the formed burgers on parchment paper and then place them into the refrigerator to form up for at least thirty minutes before I cook them. This is optional for you to do.
- Cook these burgers on a skillet (use a bit of oil since there is not a lot of fat in these ), grill or my favorite, air fryer.
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This delicious and easy recipe for Quinoa Black Bean Burgers can be made vegan or vegetarian and is Mediterranean diet friendly.
Quinoa Black Bean Burger
Equipment
Ingredients
- Black Beans- 1 15 ounce can. Please rinse and drain your beans. Then place them on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and allow them to dry out if possible.
- Quinoa- â…“ cup cooked. You can get away with using already prepare quinoa for this recipe if needed.
- Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs– ½ cup seasoned if possible. Can sub in regular bread crumbs or rolled oats.
- Egg- 1. You can make this a vegan burger recipe by subbing in ½ of an avocado mashed or an egg replacement that can be used in a recipe such as this one.
- Onion- ÂĽ cup chopped.
- Garlic- 1 -2 cloves minced or chopped.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings Salt, chili powder, Ground Cumin, and/or Pepper. 2-3 teaspoons total should be enough.
- Optional -spinach kale, mushrooms,or similar veggies as desired. ÂĽ cup. If you decide to add more you may need to adjust your other ingredients as needed.
Instructions
- Rinse and drain your black beans and allow them to somewhat dry out while you work. Also, cook your quinoa as directed on the package if you are not using already prepared quinoa.
- Transfer your black beans to a large bowl. Use a masher or for to mash the beans until they are somewhat paste-like.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and work the mixture together as you would when making a meatloaf or regular burgers. I find that using my hands to combine the ingredients works best.
- You should be able to form 4-6 burgers. I like to place the formed burgers on parchment paper and then place them into the refrigerator to form up for at least thirty minutes before I cook them. This is optional for you to do.
- Cook these burgers on a skillet (use a bit of oil since there is not a lot of fat in these ), grill or my favorite, air fryer.
Recipe Notes
You can find prepared and regular quinoa easily online. This recipe also calls for an egg or other suitable binder to hold the ingredients together. I have already mentioned the importance of using binders such as eggs, avocados, whole wheat bread crumbs and quinoa. Also mentioned is drying out your black beans before adding them to the recipe. Another idea is to form your patties and then refrigerate them for a half hour before cooking them.
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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